552d Training Squadron
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The 552d Training Squadron is a United States Air Force unit assigned to the 552d Operations Group at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The squadron trains aircrew for airborne warning and control missions on the Boeing E-3 Sentry aircraft.
552d Training Squadron | |
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Active | 1942–1945; 1956–1957; 1984–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Flying training |
Part of | Air Combat Command |
Garrison/HQ | Tinker AFB, Oklahoma |
Engagements | European Theater of Operations |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
Insignia | |
552 Training Sq emblem[lower-alpha 2] | |
552 Tactical Training Sq emblem | |
552d Bombardment Squadron emblem[lower-alpha 3][1] | |
World War II fuselage code[2] | RG |
The squadron was first activated during World War II as the 552d Bombardment Squadron. After training in the United States, it deployed to European Theater of Operations, where it participated in the campaign against Germany. It earned a Distinguished Unit Citation for its missions flown in preparation for the invasion of France. It returned to the United States following V-E Day and was inactivated.
Active again from 1956 to 1957, the squadron, designated the 552d Fighter-Bomber Squadron, flew North American F-100 Super Sabres at Bunker Hill Air Force Base, Indiana.